ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: LIGHTFOOT, L. GEORGE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: St. Tammany News (Covington, LA)

Published Friday, July 8, 2011

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LIGHTFOOT

L. George Lightfoot was called to eternal rest July 2, 2011, while at his home 
in Slidell. 

He was the loving husband of the late Roberta Sighinolfi Lightfoot for 64 years 
and went to his heavenly home the day before their 66th wedding anniversary so 
they could celebrate that occasion together. 

He was born in Benton, Wis., and lived in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., until being 
called into the U.S. Army. He served his country bravely during Worlf War II and 
saw action in the Pacific theater, specifically in Papua, New Guinea. He was 
extremely proud but a very modest World War II veteran. George moved to New 
Orleans in 1946 and has been a resident of Slidell for 32 years.

In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his youngest son, Roger, his 
parents Samuel and Mabel Lightfoot, and his three brothers, Loren, Lester and 
Howard Lightfoot. He is survived by sons Rick and wife Joanne, Larry and wife 
Carlye, and daughter-in-law Janet D. Lightfoot. He is also survived by seven 
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. The 
family is requesting that anyone interested in honoring George would do so with 
a memorial gift to the National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., NOLA or 
to the hospice organization of your choice. 

Serenity Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

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